#GRAMMAR 12.1-12.3 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, September 8)

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Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations

PART 1 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine if the sentence is a direct quotation or an indirect quotation. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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Penny said that Myla Bane has beautiful handwriting.

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The message said that she couldn't find a baby gift at the store.

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The young couple said that the price was too high.

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He commented, "I can't understand the figures."

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"Cancel the payment," my husband demanded.

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The construction workers said they would finish the next day.

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The clients thanked us but said they would not reorder.

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The buyer asked, "Are the goods ready to be shipped?"

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The boss asked, "What are they doing?"

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My secretary asked why they sent a letter instead of a fax.

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Mom said, “Always brush your teeth before bed.”

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Friedrich Nietzsche wrote, “You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.”

Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations

PART 2 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the speech tag or narrative phrase in each sentence. (12 points)
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer UNLESS it includes commas for separation within the
narrative phrase.
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“We can ask my mother,” said Elizabeth trying to hold back tears. “She’ll understand.”

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“You are looking in the wrong direction,” barked the detective to the rookie on the case.

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“If you want to go outside,” said Mrs. Clark to the class, “you must wear your raincoats.”

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“Yes, it’s an important clue,” replied Vance, “but more important is the time of the call.”

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The doctor observed, “Rarely has anyone survived such a great fall.”

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His mother said, “That is no excuse.”

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I can’t believe I didn’t hear Mr. Williams say, “The homework is due tomorrow”!

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She was furious when her sister said, “Please take out the trash.”

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“Hooray!” shouted Lily.

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I don’t like it when you say, “Get a life!”

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The nurse told us, “Come this way.”

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“I know you don’t believe me,” said Clara, “but I’m telling you the truth.”

Grammar 12.2: Declarative Direct Quotations I

PART 3 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every sentence within the direct quotation is declarative. (16 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
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alyssa grumbled we are so hungry

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be patient while I finish the project max responded

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claire’s mother suggested i think we should go over some safety rules before you ride your bikes for the first time

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mr. johnson, who was working in his field that morning, said the alien spaceship appeared right before my own two eyes

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oh, I know how to use an electric saw replied mary ellen

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many children have broken a bone from playing on the monkey bars before reported the gym teacher

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my French professor told me your accent is abominable

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you can be safe and have fun at the same time explained mrs. bronsky

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i got an F on my math test patricia said with a sigh

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my favorite book is Jurassic Park by michael crichton brendan said

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every day, when suzie’s mom dropped off suzie at school, she told her i hope you have a good day and learn something new

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amy whispered this movie is a little scary

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brett explained to his best friends go to the game without me because I am grounded

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study for your spelling test tomorrow the teacher reminded her students

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the look on erin’s face was of shock tyson told the coach

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hamilton told george washington i will be your right-hand man

Grammar 12.3: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations I

PART 4 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every sentence within the direct quotation is exclamatory. (8 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
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george yelled yes, you made the basket

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don’t forget, you will have a notebook check on friday shouted ms. owens

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jessica screamed ouch, that one bit me

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let's visit the museum suggested samantha

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adam got down on his knees and cried out oh please, jenny, just let me go to the movies

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my Algebra class is driving me crazy paul yelled

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mr. dean shouted yippee, I won the trophy

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that would be great marcus donaldson said

Grammar 12.3: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations I

PART 5 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every sentence within the direct quotation is interrogative. (8 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
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she muttered did you take his car

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what time did he show up she asked her best friend

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jon replied didn't we go there last weekend

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what did he say when you opened the door she asked excitedly

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was it the one with the pig conan questioned

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suzy asked was that anything like the dream you had about eating your way through a mountain of fruit cocktail

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the chief asked the firefighter did you get that fire put out

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do you think she's in real trouble he asked, his forehead creased with concern